Organization

California Musical Theatre
California Musical Theatre is Northern California’s premiere producer and presenter of musical theatre--the largest nonprofit musical theatre in California. Since its inception in 1951 under an open-air, circus-style big top, the theatre has grown to become the most successful performing arts organization in California's heartland. Between the summer Music Circus season, Broadway Sacramento, and The Cosmopolitan Cabaret, California Musical Theatre entertains over 300,000 patrons every year.
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Contact Info
California Musical Theatre
1510 J Street
Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814Phone: (916) 446-5880 | Fax: (916) 446-1370 | Email | Official Website
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Current Events
05/23/12-
06/17/12Wicked
Community Center Theater -
Upcoming Events
05/30/12-
07/22/12Triple Espresso
Cosmopolitan Cabaret06/01/12-
06/08/12Wicked Master Dance Class
Sierra 2 Center06/18/12-
06/29/12Camp Music Circus
Memorial Auditorium06/26/12-
07/01/12Grease the Musical
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/09/12-
08/13/12Music Circus Summer Master Dance Class Series
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/10/12-
07/22/12Disney's The Little Mermaid
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/31/12-
08/05/12The Music Man
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/14/12-
08/19/12Fiddler on the Roof
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/28/12-
09/02/12Crazy for You
Wells Fargo Pavilion09/26/12-
11/18/12I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Cosmopolitan Cabaret
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Current &
Upcoming Events-
Current Events
05/23/12-
06/17/12Wicked
Community Center Theater
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Upcoming Events
05/30/12-
07/22/12Triple Espresso
Cosmopolitan Cabaret06/01/12-
06/08/12Wicked Master Dance Class
Sierra 2 Center06/18/12-
06/29/12Camp Music Circus
Memorial Auditorium06/26/12-
07/01/12Grease the Musical
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/09/12-
08/13/12Music Circus Summer Master Dance Class Series
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/10/12-
07/22/12Disney's The Little Mermaid
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/31/12-
08/05/12The Music Man
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/14/12-
08/19/12Fiddler on the Roof
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/28/12-
09/02/12Crazy for You
Wells Fargo Pavilion09/26/12-
11/18/12I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Cosmopolitan Cabaret
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Past
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Past Events
05/19/12 A Wicked Gala
Sacramento Convention Center04/18/12-
04/22/12Million Dollar Quartet
Community Center Theater03/13/12-
03/18/12Mamma Mia!
Community Center Theater01/25/12-
04/22/12Forbidden Broadway
Cosmopolitan Cabaret01/24/12-
01/29/12West Side Story
Community Center Theater12/27/11-
01/01/12Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles
Community Center Theater12/18/11 The Kinsey Sicks: Oy Vey in a Manger
Cosmopolitan Cabaret12/10/11-
12/11/11Children's Audition Workshop
Wells Fargo Pavilion12/06/11 Rappin' B.O.O.B.S! In Harmony
Cosmopolitan Cabaret11/15/11 An Evening with Vicki Lewis
Cosmopolitan Cabaret10/04/11-
11/22/11Broadway Fit
Sierra 2 Center09/30/11-
01/08/12Bingo: The Winning Musical
Cosmopolitan Cabaret09/27/11-
10/02/11Shrek the Musical
Community Center Theater08/23/11-
08/28/11Miss Saigon
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/16/11-
08/21/11I Do! I Do!
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/09/11-
08/14/11Annie Get Your Gun
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/02/11-
08/07/11Camelot
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/26/11-
07/31/11Anything Goes
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/19/11-
07/24/11Oliver!
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/12/11-
07/17/11The Producers
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/12/11-
08/16/11Music Circus Summer Master Dance Class Series
Sacramento Ballet Studios06/20/11-
07/01/11Camp Music Circus
Wells Fargo Pavilion06/19/11-
06/23/11Eat. Drink. Give: 15% of Revenue to Music Circus
Ten2206/12/11-
06/16/11Dine & Donate: 15% of Revenue to Music Circus
The Firehouse Restaurant06/10/11 Mary Poppins' Master Dance Class
Sierra 2 Center06/02/11-
06/19/11Mary Poppins
Community Center Theater06/01/11-
09/11/11Defending the Caveman
Cosmopolitan Cabaret05/08/11 An Evening with Vicki Lewis
Cosmopolitan Cabaret01/26/11-
05/08/11A Grand Night for Singing
Cosmopolitan Cabaret09/21/10-
01/09/11Suds: the Rocking '60s Musical Soap Opera
Cosmopolitan Cabaret08/24/10-
08/29/1042nd Street
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/17/10-
08/22/10The Marvelous Wonderettes
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/10/10-
08/15/10Funny Girl
Wells Fargo Pavilion08/03/10-
08/08/10Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/27/10-
08/01/10Oklahoma!
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/20/10-
07/25/10Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Wells Fargo Pavilion07/09/10-
07/18/10Monty Python's Spamalot
Wells Fargo Pavilion05/25/10-
09/05/10SHEAR MADNESS
Cosmopolitan Cabaret01/26/10-
05/09/10MY WAY: A Musical Tribute To Frank Sinatra
Cosmopolitan Cabaret09/22/09-
11/22/09Late Nite Catechism: 'Til Death Do Us Part
Cosmopolitan Cabaret09/22/09-
11/15/09Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold
Cosmopolitan Cabaret01/01/09-
09/06/09Forever Plaid
Cosmopolitan Cabaret09/28/08-
02/01/09Forever Plaid
Cosmopolitan Cabaret
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Media Reviews
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Event Name: Defending the Caveman
Article: Sacramento365.com Reviews "Defending the Caveman" at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret
Sacramento365.com - Jul 06, 2011
By Alison Kranz, Sacramento365.comAs the playbill promises, affectionate nudging will occur throughout the performance as couples recognize the traits being described on stage in one another. Leaving the theatre, expect to have a smile on your face and a rejuvenated sense of peace wi… Expand
As the playbill promises, affectionate nudging will occur throughout the performance as couples recognize the traits being described on stage in one another. Leaving the theatre, expect to have a smile on your face and a rejuvenated sense of peace with the ingrained differences between the sexes. Collapse
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Event Name: A Grand Night for Singing
Article: Oh Grand Night
Sacramento News & Review - Feb 14, 2011
By Kimberly BrownThe set is breezy and romantic, the performers full of the whimsy of love that loosely sweeps the ensemble from song to song (Justin Michael Duval, Lisa Ferris and Jill Van Velzer, with especially energized shows from Melissa Wolfklain and Ryan Drumm… Expand
The set is breezy and romantic, the performers full of the whimsy of love that loosely sweeps the ensemble from song to song (Justin Michael Duval, Lisa Ferris and Jill Van Velzer, with especially energized shows from Melissa Wolfklain and Ryan Drummond). Collapse
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Event Name: A Grand Night for Singing
Article: What a "Grand Night" in Sacramento!
Broadway Geekz - Feb 14, 2011
By Sergio and MandyCMT has proven to us that they can bring the best of Broadway to different types of venues like the grand Community Center Theatre, theater in the round at the Music Circus, and now with the Cosmopolitan Cabaret they have the ability to showcase tale… Expand
CMT has proven to us that they can bring the best of Broadway to different types of venues like the grand Community Center Theatre, theater in the round at the Music Circus, and now with the Cosmopolitan Cabaret they have the ability to showcase talent in a format that is more intimate for the viewing audience. Collapse
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Event Name: A Grand Night for Singing
Article: It’s A Grand Night for Singing at the Cosmopolitan Cab
Gold Country Times - Feb 14, 2011
By James E. RobertsThe singing is, of course, top-notch, with voices that seem to be created just for these songs. If there were to be a central theme to the choices of songs I suppose it would have to do with relationships—mostly the various stages of boy-girl relatio… Expand
The singing is, of course, top-notch, with voices that seem to be created just for these songs. If there were to be a central theme to the choices of songs I suppose it would have to do with relationships—mostly the various stages of boy-girl relationships, but also parent-child relationships. While most musical reviews have an even number of men and women in the cast, this one has only two men to the three women, which made the constantly changing dynamic of which boy was with which girl much more interesting. Collapse
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Event Name: A Grand Night for Singing
Article: It really is "A Grand Night for Singing!!"
The Grand Adventures of a Food & Wine Diva - Feb 14, 2011
By The DivaIt's full of the classics so for all of those theater people, Gleek's, and singing fan's this will be a sure treat, so check it out before it's gone. Expand
It's full of the classics so for all of those theater people, Gleek's, and singing fan's this will be a sure treat, so check it out before it's gone. Collapse
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Event Name: A Grand Night for Singing
Article: It's a Grand Night at the Cosmopolitan Cabaret
Sacramento Press - Feb 10, 2011
By Bill BurguaThe Cosmopolitan Cabaret’s current production of “A Grand Night for Singing” is a wonderful opportunity to re-experience how great Rodgers and Hammerstein’s music is for those of us who know or think they know their music. And for those who are someh… Expand
The Cosmopolitan Cabaret’s current production of “A Grand Night for Singing” is a wonderful opportunity to re-experience how great Rodgers and Hammerstein’s music is for those of us who know or think they know their music. And for those who are somehow not familiar, this show is a great introduction to some of the best songs ever written. Collapse
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Event Name: A Grand Night for Singing
Article: Very sweet and family oriented and grand
KFBK NewsTalk 1530 - Feb 10, 2011
By Kitty O'Neal"You don't find entertainment like this much anywhere because it's very sweet and family oriented and grand."" Expand
"You don't find entertainment like this much anywhere because it's very sweet and family oriented and grand."" Collapse
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Event Name: A Grand Night for Singing
Article: Beautiful Night? Sing About It!
Davis Life Magazine - Feb 09, 2011
By Alexander LinThe energy they put into the performance was high and I felt myself taken back years to my friends back in high school dancing to the tune of Honey Bun. Fantastic.
They won’t be here forever, so make sure to get your tickets now! ExpandThe energy they put into the performance was high and I felt myself taken back years to my friends back in high school dancing to the tune of Honey Bun. Fantastic.
They won’t be here forever, so make sure to get your tickets now! Collapse -
Event Name: A Grand Night for Singing
Article: "Grand Night" sings true
The Sacramento Bee - Jan 31, 2011
By Marcus CrowderThe Cosmopolitan Cabaret feels transformed.
The two-act, five-actor revue pulls from the breadth of the Rodgers and Hammerstein catalog, mixing well-known chestnuts such as "Oh, What A Beautiful Morning" from the groundbreaking… ExpandThe Cosmopolitan Cabaret feels transformed.
The two-act, five-actor revue pulls from the breadth of the Rodgers and Hammerstein catalog, mixing well-known chestnuts such as "Oh, What A Beautiful Morning" from the groundbreaking "Oklahoma!" to the delightful "That's the Way It Happens" from the obscure 1953 show "Me and Juliet."
The charming ensemble of Lisa Ferris, Ryan Drummond, Melissa Wolfklain, Justin Michael Duval and Jill Van Velzer gracefully transitioned through the alertly paced evening, from one song to the next. Collapse -
Event Name: Suds: the Rocking '60s Musical Soap Opera
Article: Rub-a-dub-dub
Sacramento News & Review - Oct 07, 2010
By Amber Amey"Their motto is 'Suds Wash-o-Rama, drop your pants here'—and it should add, 'leave your heart at the door.'... Filled with soapy drama, a fun list of ’60s favorites, a bunch of Corvair jokes, impressive harmonies ..., Suds is a tub full of fun.&… Expand
"Their motto is 'Suds Wash-o-Rama, drop your pants here'—and it should add, 'leave your heart at the door.'... Filled with soapy drama, a fun list of ’60s favorites, a bunch of Corvair jokes, impressive harmonies ..., Suds is a tub full of fun." Collapse
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Event Name: Suds: the Rocking '60s Musical Soap Opera
Article: 'Suds' at Cosmo Caberet is a fun spin through the '60s
The Sacramento Bee - Sep 28, 2010
By Marcus Crowder"The lively performances could have you bouncing up and down. ...The quartet also knocks out a sweet group of tunes starting with "Wishing and Hoping" and finishing with "Baby It's You." Director Glenn Casale's breezy pace k… Expand
"The lively performances could have you bouncing up and down. ...The quartet also knocks out a sweet group of tunes starting with "Wishing and Hoping" and finishing with "Baby It's You." Director Glenn Casale's breezy pace keeps everything light and musical director Michael Paternostro clearly respects the classic music." Collapse
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Forbidden Broadway
"Hilarious show"
Review posted by: Sha from Sacramento, CA, Feb 01, 2012
This show is so fun, especially if you're a theater fan. The cutest part was watching this 80 year old guy next to me have the time of his life. It was funny and irreverent, made me think of Title of... Expand
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Event Name: Defending the Caveman
"Firehouse/Ten22 Fundraisers Benefit Music Circus (CMT)"
Comment posted by: Ashley Evans from Sacramento, CA USA, Jun 13, 2011
The Firehouse and Ten22 have partnered with the Music Circus for two special fundraisers! Dine & Donate: June 12-16, at The Firehouse Eat. Drink. Give: June 19-23, at Ten22 *15% of the proceeds... Expand
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Event Name: Forever Plaid
"FUN and ENTERTAINING"
Review posted by: ccc from Sacramento, CA, Feb 15, 2009
The fresh delivery by the 4 key actors and the accompanying pianist makes for a highly enjoyable and entertaining evening. Unpretentious and likeable, the talented actors bring the audience into... Expand
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Event Name: Forever Plaid
"Loveable!"
Review posted by: Elaine from Sacramento, CA, Jan 14, 2009
I loved this show! It's funny and enjoyable all the way thru. You can order drinks and appetizers before the show starts so get there early. The 4 actors are wonderful and the new theatre is just what... Expand
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